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compromise

Definition for compromise

verb as in come to an agreement

verb as in put in jeopardy

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It also highlights the value of naturally removing compromised stem cells through "senolysis," a biological process that helps prevent cancer by sacrificing cells that could otherwise become malignant.

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As lawmakers set to work, Zucman warned the Socialists not to compromise on his original proposal.

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Southern Command to “bolster U.S. capacity to detect, monitor, and disrupt illicit actors and activities that compromise the safety and prosperity of the United States.”

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This may be a time when you compromise, even if it’s the last thing you want to do.

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France's prime minister on Friday urged lawmakers to reach a compromise to pass an austerity budget, after leftists threatened to oust his government if it did not include a tax on the very wealthy.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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